Police learned that the supect or suspects gained illegal entry to the property and then vandalized numerous walls by defacing them with ink markers. The suspect or suspects also dumped carpet glue and sand throughout the building and threw white grease at three large-screen televisions. Damage was estimated at $25,000.

The case has been classified as a first-degree criminal property damage, which is a Class B felony, and a second-degree burglary, which is a Class C felony.

Police ask anyone with information about the case to call Officer Jo Aoki at 961-2200.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.